Lehigh Valley Press Focus

08/29/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus: “Images of America: Allentown Fairgrounds,” By Kelly Ann Butterbaugth: Literary Scene, By David Howell . The Great Allentown Fair Service Electric Grandstand Stage previews: Kane Brown; Ace Frehley, Great White, Quiet Riot; Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias. Allentown Fair “Inclusive Day.” Allentown Fair Box Office hours. “Benefit Concert: Sounds of Hollywood,” Allentown Band , Patricia Risley, New York Staff Band of the Salvation Army: Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar . “Lucky Stiff,” Pines Dinner Theatre : Curtain Rises, By Kathy Lauer-Williams . “Freakier Friday”: At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . “She Loves Me,” Bucks County Playhouse : Theater Review, By Paul Willistein . Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors : Lehigh Valley home prices record two months in row, By Paul Willistein . Columns: Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Healthy Geezer, By Fred Cicetti. The List: 8 Days A Week, Your look at Valley Arts: Lehigh Valley Stage, By Kathy Lauer-Williams ; Classical Music, Band Concerts, By Karen El-Chaar ; Nightlife, By Sheri Bayne ; Literary Events, By Dave Howell; In The Gallery, By Ed Courrier .
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Whether you are a new or a lifetime resident of the Lehigh Valley, you will discover many things about The Great Allentown Fair in Kelly Ann Butterbaugh’s new book, “Images of America: Allentown Fairg...

08/26/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus Aug. 27, 28: “Images of America: Allentown Fairgrounds,” By Kelly Ann Butterbaugth: Literary Scene, By David Howell “Benefit Concert: Sounds of Hollywood,” Allentown Band Patricia Risley, New York Staff Band of the Salvation Army: Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar . “Lucky Stiff,” Pines Dinner Theatre : Curtain Rises, By Kathy Lauer-Williams . “Freakier Friday”: At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . The Great Allentown Fair “Inclusive Day.” Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors : Lehigh Valley home prices record two months in row, By Paul Willistein . Columns: Warmest Regards, By Pattie Mihalik; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Healthy Geezer, By Fred Cicetti.
Newspapers available Aug. 27: Bethlehem Press , East Penn Press , Salisbury Press
Newspapers available Aug. 28: Parkland Press, Northwestern Press , Whitehall Coplay Press , Catasauqua Press , Northampton Press
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08/23/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus : The Great Allentown Fair :Service Electric Grandstand Stage previews, By Paul Willistein : Heart; Alabama; Kane Brown; Ace Frehley, Great White, Quiet Riot; Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias. Allentown Fair Queen contest preview. “She Loves Me,” Bucks County Playhouse : Theater Review, By Paul Willistein . At The Movies: “The Naked Gun” movie review, By Paul Willistein . Musikfest 2025 sets records. Columns: Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Healthy Geezer, By Fred Cicetti. The List: 8 Days A Week, Your look at Valley Arts: Lehigh Valley Summer Theater, By Kathy Lauer-Williams ; Classical Music, Band Concerts, By Karen El-Chaar ; Nightlife, By Sheri Bayne ; Literary Events, By David Howell ; In The Gallery, By Ed Courrier .
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The Great Allentown Fair is back for the 173rd edition, Aug. 27 through Sept. 1, Allentown Fairgrounds, west of 17th Street between Liberty and Chew Streets, Allentown. Lehigh Valley’s longest-running...

08/22/2025

The old stories are often the most enduring and best stories. Such is the case with the musical, “She Loves Me,” through Sept. 14, Bucks County Playhouse, New Hope. The Aug. 16 opening night performan...

08/20/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus Aug. 20, 21: The Great Allentown Fair Service Electric Cable TV & Communications Grandstand Stage previews, By Paul Willistein : Heart; Alabama; Kane Brown; Ace Frehley, Great White, Quiet Riot; Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias. Allentown Fair Queen contest preview. At The Movies: "The Naked Gun" review, By Paul Willistein Musikfest 2025 sets records. Columns: Warmest Regards, By Pattie Mihalik; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Healthy Geezer, By Fred Cicetti.
Newspapers available Aug. 20: Bethlehem Press , East Penn Press , Salisbury Press
Newspapers available Aug. 21: Parkland Press, Northwestern Press , Whitehall Coplay Press , Catasauqua Press , Northampton Press
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08/15/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus : “Valley Vivaldi,” Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra , Wesley Church, Bethlehem: Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar . “Trends Due To Climate Change,” “Lifestyles Of Backyard Birds And How They Are Affected By Climate Change,” “A Caregiver’s Tips,” By Frederic Buse: Literary Scene, By David Howell . The Fantastic Four : First Steps”: At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . Jerusalem Singers 30th anniversary concert at Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, By Paul Willistein . Columns: Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Healthy Geezer, By Fred Cicetti. The List: 8 Days A Week, Your look at Valley Arts: Lehigh Valley Summer Theater, By Kathy Lauer-Williams ; Classical Music, Band Concerts, By Karen El-Chaar; Nightlife, By Sheri Bayne ; Literary Events, By David Howell ; In The Gallery, By Ed Courrier.
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“The array of music in this program is exquisite,” says Corliss Bachman, Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra (PSO) Executive Director. Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra presents the 2025 summer season’s con...

08/13/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus Aug. 13, 14: “Valley Vivaldi,” Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra , Wesley Church, Bethlehem; Gabriel Chamber Ensemble, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association , Kempton: Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar . “Trends Due To Climate Change,” “Lifestyles Of Backyard Birds And How They Are Affected By Climate Change,” “A Caregiver’s Tips,” By Frederic Buse: Literary Scene, By David Howell . The Fantastic Four : First Steps”: At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . Jerusalem Singers 30th anniversary concert at Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, By Paul Willistein . Columns: Warmest Regards, By Pattie Mihalik; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Healthy Geezer, By Fred Cicetti.
Newspapers available Aug. 13: Bethlehem Press , East Penn Press , Salisbury Press
Newspapers available Aug. 14: Parkland Press, Northwestern Press , Whitehall Coplay Press , Catasauqua Press , Northampton Press
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08/08/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus : Musikfest 2025, Wind Creek Bethlehem Steel Stage at PNC Plaza headliner previews: Third Eye Blind, Jordan Davis, The Black Keys. Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Musikfest programming. Overlook On History project commemorates Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites 60th anniversary. The Great Allentown Fair culinary contests deadline Aug. 15. “In The Heights,” The Pennsylvania Playhouse : Theater Review, By Paul Willistein. Smurfs Movie : At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . St. Luke's University Health Network recognized for social responsibility. Lehigh Carbon Community College in-person, virtual open houses for Aug. 25 fall semester start. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association Pollinator Meadow. Columns: Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Healthy Geezer, By Fred Cicetti.
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Jordan Davis, Lily Rose, 7 p.m. Aug. 9, Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza. Gates open: 6 p.m. Jordan Carl Wheeler Davis was born in Shreveport, La. He received an Environmental Science degree from L...

08/06/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus Aug. 6, 7: Musikfest 2025, Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza headliner previews: Nelly, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Third Eye Blind, Jordan Davis, The Black Keys. Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Musikfest programming. Overlook On History project commemorates Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites 60th anniversary. The Great Allentown Fair culinary contests deadline Aug. 15. “In The Heights,” The Pennsylvania Playhouse : Theater Review, By Paul Willistein . Smurfs Movie : At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . St. Luke's University Health Network recognized for social responsibility. Lehigh Carbon Community College has in-person, virtual open houses for Aug. 25 fall semester start. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association Pollinator Meadow. Columns: Warmest Regards, By Pattie Mihalik; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Healthy Geezer, By Fred Cicetti.
Newspapers available Aug. 6: Bethlehem Press , East Penn Press , Salisbury Press
Newspapers available Aug. 7: Parkland Press, Northwestern Press , Whitehall Coplay Press , Catasauqua Press , Northampton Press
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08/02/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus : Musikfest 2025, Headliner previews, By Paul Willistein . “The Light in the Piazza,” Civic Theatre of Allentown : Curtain Rises, By Kathy Lauer-Williams . “Ron’s Investment Philosophy for Wealth,” By Ron Weber: Literary Scene, By David Howell . “Hamlet,” “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” “Timon of Athens,” Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival ; “In The Heights,” The Pennsylvania Playhouse : Theater Reviews, By Paul Willistein . “Superman”: At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . Lehigh Valley Health Network LVH - Muhlenberg opens Hybrid Electrophysiology Lab. LVH - Hecktown Oaks receives approval as Primary Stroke Center. Lehigh Carbon Community College offfers Cybersecurity degree. Columns: Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Healthy Geezer, By Fred Cicetti. The List: 8 Days A Week, Your look at Valley Arts: Lehigh Valley Summer Theater, By Kathy Lauer-Williams ; Nightlife, By Sheri Bayne ; Literary Events, By David Howell ; Classical Music, Band Concerts, By Karen El-Chaar ; In The Gallery, By Ed Courrier .

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Musikfest 2025 has music for everyone. Whatever your music genre heart’s desire, the 42nd Musikfest’s got you covered. Musikfest 2025, Aug. 1 to Aug. 10 with preview night held July 31, on north side ...

08/02/2025

Lehigh Valley Press Focus July 30, 31: Musikfest 2025, Headliner previews, By Paul Willistein . “The Light in the Piazza,” Civic Theatre of Allentown : Curtain Rises, By Kathy Lauer-Williams . “Ron’s Investment Philosophy for Wealth,” By Ron Weber: Literary Scene, By David Howell . "Superman": At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg opens Hybrid Electrophysiology Lab. Lehigh Valley Health Network LVH - Hecktown Oaks receives approval as Primary Stroke Center. Lehigh Carbon Community College offers Cybersecurity degree. Columns: Warmest Regards, By Pattie Mihalik; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Healthy Geezer, By Fred Cicetti.
Newspapers available July 30: Bethlehem Press , East Penn Press , Salisbury Press
Newspapers available July 31: Parkland Press, Northwestern Press , Whitehall Coplay Press , Catasauqua Press , Northampton Press
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08/01/2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda The Pennsylvania Playhouse

U. S. Navy. Can there be anything more American? Usnavi. Can there be anyone more American? A name, in some ways, says it all about “In The Heights,” a masterful musical through Aug. 10, Pennsylvania ...